UA women’s golf wins Lady Puerto Rico Classic

Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11:35 p.m.

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico | University of The Alabama women’s golf ran away with the team title at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic on Tuesday with a 13-shot victory.

The Crimson Tide has won the Classic the last four times it participated (2008, 2010, 2011 and 2013). Alabama shot 7-over 871 over three rounds with an even-par 288 in the final round.

“It was a great way to start our spring season,” Alabama coach Mic Potter said. “We did a lot of things very well and came away with a double-digit win, but at the same time I think we identified things we have to get better at if we are going to improve as a team.”

Tide junior Stephanie Meadow finished tied for second at 2-under-par 214, carding a 1-under 71 in Tuesday’s final round.

Sophomore Daniela Lendl fired the lowest round of her career with a 2-under 70 that led the Crimson Tide in the final round. She finished tied for 16th at 8-over 224. Freshman Emma Talley tieed for fifth at 2-over 218 with a 1-over 73 in round three.

Junior Hannah Collier tied for ninth at 4-over 220 that gave Alabama three players in the top 10 and four in the top 16. Senior Jennifer Kirby was the Tide’s drop score on Tuesday with a 6-over 78, finishing tied for 25th at 11-over 227. Johanna Tillström, playing as an individual, shot 80 in round three.

<p>RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico | University of The Alabama women's golf ran away with the team title at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic on Tuesday with a 13-shot victory. </p><p>The Crimson Tide has won the Classic the last four times it participated (2008, 2010, 2011 and 2013). Alabama shot 7-over 871 over three rounds with an even-par 288 in the final round. </p><p>“It was a great way to start our spring season,” Alabama coach Mic Potter said. “We did a lot of things very well and came away with a double-digit win, but at the same time I think we identified things we have to get better at if we are going to improve as a team.” </p><p>Tide junior Stephanie Meadow finished tied for second at 2-under-par 214, carding a 1-under 71 in Tuesday's final round.</p><p>Sophomore Daniela Lendl fired the lowest round of her career with a 2-under 70 that led the Crimson Tide in the final round. She finished tied for 16th at 8-over 224. Freshman Emma Talley tieed for fifth at 2-over 218 with a 1-over 73 in round three. </p><p>Junior Hannah Collier tied for ninth at 4-over 220 that gave Alabama three players in the top 10 and four in the top 16. Senior Jennifer Kirby was the Tide's drop score on Tuesday with a 6-over 78, finishing tied for 25th at 11-over 227. Johanna Tillström, playing as an individual, shot 80 in round three.</p>